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The zone with no wind is also commonly known as ________.
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The zone with no wind is also commonly known as ________.
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The correct option is C Doldrum
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Equatorial low pressure belt is also known as “doldrum” meaning 'the zone with no winds'. The air circulates in an upward direction, there is often little surface wind in the region to push the ships. That is why this region was a nightmare for the ancient mariners.
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Equatorial low pressure belt is also known as “doldrum” meaning 'the zone with no winds'. The air circulates in an upward direction, there is often little surface wind in the region to push the ships. That is why this region was a nightmare for the ancient mariners.
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